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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.33, 14,668.47 and 5,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.33, 14,668.47 and 5,913.61 is: 8,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.33 : 14,668.47 = 5,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.33/14,668.47 = 5,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.33x = 14,668.47 × 5,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.33x = 86,743,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743,623.88/10,629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.78

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